Friday Finds

It has been none stop this week! I am getting so much done though and I love it! The sun was shining for a few hours yesterday and it was glorious! GLORIOUS! I was so happy until the clouds took over again:( It was a teasing of the beautiful spring that is just around the corner.

Some beautiful blooms from last summer to brighten your day:)

Little steps

It always amazes me how quickly life can be put into perspective. I was feeling discouraged at the beginning of the week about my schedule and the hunt for an apartment, I felt like everything was falling apart. The adorable condo that a friend and I decided to go ahead on was rented out a day before we put in our application. Someone at work with more seniority than me wanted to go down in FTE, therefore, I would no longer be eligible for a decrease in FTE to accommodate my figure skating students.

Positives and negatives of the city {3} in winter

I haven't done an update on this in a while. So, here we go! 

I can say the city isn't quite as fun in the winter time, I am still loving it here, though. I especially love it when there is a snow storm and I don't have to deal with the morning commute into work, the evening commute to the rink is another story but that is a bit more flexible. 

A couple of weekends ago the St. Paul Winter Carnival took place in the center of downtown, it is known for its ice sculptures, parades and this year and outdoor stage. A friend and I made it out for a fun evening of an outdoor concert in the park and drinks from the ice bar. 

February fitness

How is your February? I always feel like by this point here in Minnesota I am starting to get over the whole idea of winter and I need the SUN! It's slowly starting to set in, I will say that the beautiful snowfall has helped though:) It's hard to get myself motivated to get up and move when it's so gray outside all I want to do is stay in under a warm blanket and read a book or watch Netflix. The trails aren't exactly fit for running, at least not in my mind, some people are crazier than me believe it or not! So how do you stay fit and active during the winter months?! Here's a look at what I've been up to. 

Walking in a winter wonderland. There is nothing more peaceful than a snow-laden trail and listening to nature. Being out in God's beauty is so good for the soul even when it's freezing cold out:) There is beauty in the bare trees and the snow covered ground.

Snow globe

Two cappuccinos in and I am thinking, why haven't I taken more advantage of this little coffee house that is just across the skyway? 

Just in case you haven't gotten enough of the beautiful snow we had last week here in MN here are some shots of it all out at my parents beautiful place in rural MN!

Sun rises in the wide open country can't be beat in my opinion! 

Friday Finds

I'mHappy Friday!!! I am probably out playing in the snow!:)

The adorable little coffee shop accross my skyway, where I watched the crazy snow storm this week.

Currently // February

Well hello, February! So far you are winning, especially when it comes to snow! We had 10 inches of the fluffy stuff this week. I was as happy as a little kid watching it fall in a furry all day!